Cooking Instructions
Make Your Special Meal Extraordinary!
To truly get the most enjoyment out of the meals you prepare, it takes two things: the best quality meat, poultry and seafood like we have at El Toro Gourmet Meats, and proper preparation. Following, are a library of cooking instructions. If you need additional help, don’t hesitate to ask us. We are more than happy to help. Enjoy…Bob, Bobby, and the Team @ El Toro Gourmet Meats!
1. BBQ RIBS
– Baby Backs, Country Ribs, Spare Ribs, etc.
– Place seasoned ribs in a shallow baking pan.
– Add plenty of water or apple juice.
– Seal with foil.
– Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees.
– Bake ribs for 2-2 1/2 hours.
– Add sauce and bar-b-que an additional 15-20 minutes.
5. TRI-TIP ROAST
– BBQ Method: Sear Tri-Tip for 1 1/2 minutes per side on a high heat.
– Cut BBQ down to a medium to high heat and cook for an additional
25-30 minutes.
– Internal temperature should be 120-125 degrees for medium rare.
– Carve against grain.
2. LOBSTER TAILS
– Place split lobster tails in about 2-4 inches of boiling water.
– Water will stop boiling. When water re-boils, time for 8-10 minutes.
– Remove tails from water.
– Pull meat out of shell & cut in half.
– In large frying pan, heat butter, garlic, lemon on high heat.
– Sear lobster 2 minutes per side.
6. BRISKET OR ANY POT ROAST
– Cover roast with water and season.
– Cook in a 275-300 degree oven for 2 1/2 hours.
– Add hard veggies (carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, etc.)
– Continue to simmer for additional hour.
– Keep plenty of water in pan.
3. PRIME RIB
– Preheat Oven to 500 degrees.– Season room temperature rib. Use our “Prime Rib and Roast” seasoning.
– Put in 500 degree oven for 10 min.
– Reduce oven temp to 325 and cook for 15-18 minutes per pound.
– Internal temperature for medium rare is 120 to 125 degrees.
Pull roast out and let stand for 20-30 minutes, carve, serve.
– Enjoy!
7. TURKEYS
– Preheat Oven to 325 degrees.– Season room temperature turkey, cover with foil.
– Cook for 15-18 minutes / pound.
– Remove foil for the last 45 min. Baste bird every 15 minutes.
– Internal temperature at the thigh joint should be 165-170 degrees.
– Remove from oven, let stand 20 minutes, carve and serve.
4. PORK ROASTS
– Preheat Oven to 325 degrees.
– Season pork roast. Cover with foil tent. Put in oven.
– Cook roast for 25-30 minutes / pound.
– Remove foil tent for the last 30 minutes.
– Internal temperature should be 150-155 degrees.
– Suggested seasoning: cloves, orange marmalade, and brown sugar.
8. LEG OF LAMB
– Preheat Oven to 325 degrees.
– Season leg. Cover with foil tent. Put in oven.
– Cook roast for 18-20 minutes / pound.
– Internal temp should be 135 degrees.
– Let roast stand 20 minutes. Carve.
– Suggested seasoning: garlic powder, our “Creamy Sicilian” dressing.